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U.S. ZIP Code · AL36867

Russell County · Columbus, GA-AL

Typical home value

$193,250[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.3%
5-year / yr
+5.4%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-32.0%
vs metro
-4.4%
vs state
-1.4%
ZIP 36867 location in AL
Location of ZIP 36867 in AL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 36867 is worth $193,250 — 4.4% below the Columbus, GA-AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,467 a month — a 9.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,467[2]
Gross yield
9.1%[2]
Cap rate
5.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$882[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Russell County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
22,821[3]
Median household income
$48,026[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Russell County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-5[5]
Moved in
2,391
Moved out
2,396

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
0
  • Phenix City Intermediate School

    Middle · Grades 6–7 · Phenix City

    1,057 students

  • Phenix City Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Phenix City

    657 students

  • Westview Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Phenix City

    557 students

  • Sherwood Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Phenix City

    537 students

  • Lakewood Primary School

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Phenix City

    517 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield9.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.5%
Annual rent$17,609

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$977
Loan principal$154,600
Down payment$38,650
Total interest paid$197,184

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.83
Monthly cost to own$1,212
Monthly rent$1,467

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
46th percentile[1]
Rental yield
88th percentile[2]
Property tax
13th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 36867?
The typical home in 36867 is worth $193,250, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 36867?
Home values in 36867 are up 4.3% over the past year, and up 5.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 36867?
A typical home in 36867 rents for about $1,467 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 36867?
The effective property tax rate in 36867 is 0.5% — roughly $882 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 36867?
ZIP code 36867 has a population of 22,821 and a median household income of $48,026.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Woodland, GA

    Typical home
    $188,937
    Gross yield
  • AL

    Typical home
    $187,184
    Gross yield
  • AL

    Typical home
    $201,210
    Gross yield
  • Shiloh, GA

    Typical home
    $203,111
    Gross yield
  • Buena Vista, GA

    Typical home
    $176,870
    Gross yield
  • Phenix City, AL

    Typical home
    $173,089
    Gross yield
    9.0%

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